MONTREAL CANADIENS-Claimed G Michael Leighton off waivers from Philadelphia. Recalled RW Andrei Kostitsyn from Hamilton of the AHL. Announced F Aaron Downey has cleared waivers and was assigned to Hamilton.

AHL-Suspended Bridgeport D Drew Fata three games for his actions during a Feb. 23 game; Lowell F Dan LaCouture one game for his actions during a Feb. 24 game; Lowell F Aaron Voros and Portland coach Kevin Dineen one game each for their actions during a Feb. 25 game and Hartford D Dale Purinton for one game for his actions during a Feb. 25 game.

GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS-Announced the Washington Capitals have loaned RW Jonas Johansson to the team. Loaned F Scott Barney to Hershey of the AHL.